Beef Bourguignon

Name: Beef Bourguignon
Ingredients: Extra-virgin olive oil; 4 bacon slices, cut into 3-inch strips; 4 pounds beef chuck or round, cut into 2-inch cubes; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup Cognac; 1 bottle dry red wine, such as Burgundy; 5 cups low-sodium beef broth; Bouquet garni (2 fresh rosemary sprigs, 8 fresh thyme sprigs, 2 bay leaves, tied together with kitchen twine or tied in cheesecloth); 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 pound white mushrooms, stems trimmed; 3 cups blanched and peeled pearl onions; Pinch sugar; Fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped, for garnish